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A member asked:

Will fluid behind eardrums cause lymph node behind ear to swell? not large just about pea sized

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

YES,: IF THE FLUID IS INFECTION LYMPH NODES WILL ENLARGE

Answered 4/17/2018

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